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Barrington Coffee Roasting Company

Editorial sacred-geometry artwork for Barrington Coffee Roasting Company; not a documentary photograph
IndependentRoasts its own coffeeSourcing: Farm level
TagsBarrington Coffee Roasting CompanyMassachusetts coffee roastersEthiopiaCosta RicaIndiaColombiaIndependentFarm levelRoasts in-house
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Founded in 1993, Barrington Coffee Roasting Company is a specialty roaster based in the Berkshires that prioritizes the discovery and precise roasting of seasonal, high-quality single-origin coffees. The company maintains a hands-on approach to production, with founders Gregg Charbonneau and Barth Anderson personally overseeing the roasting and quality control processes. They are dedicated to transparency and sustainable sourcing, often highlighting the specific farms and producers behind their diverse coffee selections.

Ownership
Barrington Coffee Roasting Company is an independent, family-owned business founded by Gregg Charbonneau and Barth Anderson, who remain actively involved in the daily operations of the roastery.
Founded
1993
Roasting
Reported to roast in-house.
What it's known for
The company is recognized for its long-standing commitment to sourcing high-end, single-origin coffees and its focus on roasting to highlight inherent bean quality rather than roast profile.
Sourcing countries
Ethiopia · Costa Rica · India · Colombia
Farm-level sourcing
Barrington Coffee frequently identifies specific farms, washing stations, or estates for their single-origin offerings, such as the Doka Estate in Costa Rica or the Alemu Washing Station in Ethiopia. They emphasize direct relationships and an 'Origin Certified' program that focuses on sustainable farming practices without synthetic inputs. Their catalog consists primarily of single-origin coffees rather than blends.
Notable coffees
  • — Progreso Pink
  • — Hafi Natural
  • — Lychee Hermoso
  • — Las Brisas Gesha
  • — Risaralda
Documented coffee offerings

Coffees researched from Barrington Coffee Roasting Company

These are examples recorded during editorial research. They are not a live product feed. The coffee, lot, price, and availability may have changed. We have not necessarily brewed these coffees ourselves.

Supernatural

Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia · Natural & Sun Dried on Raised Beds

The coffee offers a heady, focused, and fruity profile that is particularly well-suited for espresso, Moka pot, or Aeropress brewing.

Original roaster or listing source

External customer, cafe, marketplace, and class ratings are not comparable measures of the quality of an individual coffee. We do not convert them into original tasting scores or brand-wide star ratings. Our independent reviews are published separately after a coffee has actually been brewed and evaluated.

Verify original product sources

Retailer information: Barrington Coffee Roasting Company

Documented online sources
Barrington Coffee Roasting Company's online shop
Historical source note (not live inventory): Sells a wide variety of single-origin coffees, blends, and merchandise directly to consumers.
Website

I was able to verify that Barrington Coffee Roasting Company sells its products directly through its own website; however, no other third-party retail partners or physical store locations (other than their own roastery) were identified in the provided search results.

These references come from public store locators, retailer listings and brand materials. Last checked Oct 18, 2026. They are research links, not proof of current stock or a buying recommendation. Verify availability, price and location directly with the source.
In the news

Recent news and media coverage about Barrington Coffee Roasting Company, as documented by outside outlets. We link to the original reporting and do not rewrite or endorse it.

2026-10-20 · Daily Coffee News
Dr. Joseph John, Champion of Indian Coffee and Espresso, Dies at 88

In an obituary for industry pioneer Dr. Joseph John, Daily Coffee News highlighted the long-standing professional connection between John and Barrington Coffee Roasting Company. Co-founder Barth Anderson credited John with introducing the roastery to Indian specialty coffee in 1996, a relationship that helped shape the company's sourcing and espresso development.

Sources used in this deep dive
Research disclosure — this profile was compiled from public online sources on 2026-10-01. This company overview is not a tasting review. Original tasting reviews are labeled separately when they exist. Ownership, roasting and sourcing details are attributed to documented sources. While the brand provides extensive information on their sourcing philosophy and specific farm partners, a comprehensive list of every country they currently source from is not explicitly aggregated on their website.

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